Inclusive Excellence

EdUHK takes pride in its achievements and unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a campus where everyone feels valued and respected. This page showcases the University’s initiatives, recognitions, and efforts in creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all. 

Through impactful programs, policies, and accolades, EdUHK continues to drive meaningful progress in advancing DEI.

“Caring Employer” Medal

The University was recognised as a Disability Inclusive Employer (Level 2) under the “Caring Employer” Medal 2025, organised by the Labour and Welfare Bureau in collaboration with the Jockey Club Collaborative Project for Inclusive Employment, funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The Medal aims to acknowledge employers who embrace disability inclusion and demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Harmony@Workplace Organisation

The University received the Harmony@Workplace Organisation 2025–26 special recognition under the Workplace Mental Health Award, acknowledging its continuous efforts in nurturing a positive, caring and mentally healthy work environment. The Award recognises the University’s initiatives in promoting mutual respect, empathy, and communication among staff, as well as its commitment to supporting employees’ overall well-being and mental wellness at work.

The Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter for Employers

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is responsible for implementing the four anti-discrimination ordinances in Hong Kong, namely the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Family Status Discrimination Ordinance and the Race Discrimination Ordinance.

Supportive Family-friendly Good Employer

To continue cultivating the good human resource management and family-friendly employment practices promoted by Good Employer Charter 2020, Good Employer Charter 2024 (GEC 2024) features the theme of “Supportive Family-friendly Good Employer”.  Employers of different trades and scales (including small and medium enterprises) are encouraged to adopt and enhance employee-oriented family-friendly employment practices, putting themselves in the employees’ shoes in discharging both work and family obligations, so as to create a family-friendly working environment.

Good Employer Charter

The University joined as one of the signatories to the Good Employer Charter (GEC) organised by the Workplace Consultation Promotion Division of the Labour Department.  This premium charter logo is newly added for GEC 2024.  An organisation accredited as the signatories of the GEC for three consecutive terms (i.e. GEC 2018, GEC 2020 and GEC 2024), its charter logo will be upgraded to a premium logo, in recognition of their continuous efforts to implement good human resource management practices over the years.

Talent-Wise Employment Charter and Inclusive Organisations Recognition Scheme

The University has enrolled in the Talent-Wise Employment Charter and Inclusive Organisations Recognition Scheme, with the aim of providing more job and internship opportunities for people with disabilities, as well as a barrier-free workplace for them through a host of inclusive measures.